Crisis Intervention: Theory and Practice

University of Guelph; Toronto; On-site; CAD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph-Humber campus in Toronto seeks a Sessional Lecturer for CSS*3060 (SSWS Program) Crisis Intervention: Theory and Practice. Winter 2027 assignment includes in-person delivery and student consultations.

Requires a Masters (PhD preferred) with proven teaching experience at college/university level, and substantive crisis theory knowledge. RoFR holder status is noted; duties include exams, grading, and site training.

Qualifications

• Masters degree related to the field required.
• PhD related to the field preferred.
• Substantive knowledge of crisis theory and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties (specified below)

Skills

Crisis Intervention Theory

Crisis Intervention Methods

Developmental-ecological perspective

Education

Masters related to field

PhD related to field

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL399771-Winter 2027-CSS*3060 (SSWS Program) Crisis Intervention: Theory and Practice

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

Guelph Humber Programs

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections:

1

Level of Work Assignment(s):

1

Right of First Refusal (RoFR)

A Sessional Lecturer holds a RoFR (i.e., for a particular course) if they have successfully taught the course in the past six (6) semesters. A SL who holds a RoFR to this course is required to exercise their right by way of the online hiring system. Also see: What is Right of First Refusal (RoFR)?

A Sessional Lecturer Currently Holds a Right of First Refusal for this Course:

Yes

Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal:

1

Course Number:

CSS*3060 (SSWS Program)

Course Name:

Crisis Intervention: Theory and Practice

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This course provides the student with the theory and practical skills that will be needed to effectively intervene with clients who are experiencing crisis. The course will focus on crisis theory and crisis intervention methods, with particular emphasis on crisis intervention in the context of families. A developmental-ecological perspective is employed in the discussion of course content.-To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course (if available), please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines- Classes held on University of Guelph-Humber campus (Toronto).

60

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties (specified below)

Other Duties Described:

Instructor may be required to participate in course website training.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Degree: Masters related to field
• Prior Teaching Experience: Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
• Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: Substantive knowledge of the course content area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree: PhD related to field
• Prior Teaching Experience: Many years of successful teaching related to contents of the course.
• Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: Candidates should provide in their application evidence of prior teaching experience and teaching success/excellence related to course content, which may include a dossier, teaching philosophy, examples of teaching innovations, course developments, evaluations of previously taught courses (e.g., peer evaluations and/or student feedback), reference letters, and any other relevant information they wish to have evaluated by the selection committee (some documents on file in the department or program, such as UofGH Student Feedback Questionnaires of courses taught on UofG contracts, may also be used).Professional experience providing crisis intervention services to individuals and families, with demonstrated application of crisis theory and a developmental-ecological approach in diverse clinical or community settings.Research background in crisis theory, intervention strategies, and family dynamics, with scholarly contributions that apply developmental-ecological perspectives to clinical practice and social work education.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Section 01: Friday 9:50 AM - 12:30PM

Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date):

January 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.
SL work assignments are unionized with CUPE3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 2 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [e-mail]).
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.